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<p>Peptic ulcer is a lesion most often located in the stomach or the proximal duodenum. The incidence, the hospitalization rate and the associated mortality in the last decades is decreasing due to modern therapy and hygiene measures. Approximately half of the population is colonized by H. Pylori, which is one of the main causes of ulcers. Other contributing factors are diet and stress. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories cause damage to the gastro-duodenal mucosa by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1. Concomitant consumption of proton pump inhibitors can be a solution. Natural evolution can lead to healing or complications. Ulcer perforation is one of the loudest and most serious complications of ulcers. Alcohol consumption has been shown to be a strong risk factor. Various studies have shown that smokers have a double risk of developing gastro-duodenal ulcers.</p>
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Peptic ulcer is a lesion most often located in the stomach or the proximal duodenum. The incidence, the hospitalization rate and the associated mortality in the last decades is decreasing due to modern therapy and hygiene measures. Approximately half of the population is colonized by H. Pylori, which is one of the main causes of ulcers. Other contributing factors are diet and stress. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories cause damage to the gastro-duodenal mucosa by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1. Concomitant consumption of proton pump inhibitors can be a solution. Natural evolution can lead to healing or complications. Ulcer perforation is one of the loudest and most serious complications of ulcers. Alcohol consumption has been shown to be a strong risk factor. Various studies have shown that smokers have a double risk of developing gastro-duodenal ulcers.

Review of Toxic Chemical Factors Influence in Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers

ARS Medica Tomitana

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Peptic ulcer is a lesion most often located in the stomach or the proximal duodenum. The incidence, the hospitalization rate and the associated mortality in...

Review of Toxic Chemical Factors Influence in Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers

Publicado en línea: 16 ene 2024

Páginas: 112 - 116

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2023-0017

Palabras clave
ulcer, smoking, alcohol, Helicobacter pylori

© 2023 Valerii Lutenco et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Review of Toxic Chemical Factors Influence in Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers

Publicado en línea: 16 ene 2024

Páginas: 112 - 116

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2023-0017

Palabras claveulcer, smoking, alcohol, Helicobacter pylori

© 2023 Valerii Lutenco et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Palabras clave
ulcer, smoking, alcohol, Helicobacter pylori